adaptive clinical trial

An adaptive clinical trial is a flexible research study that allows researchers to modify aspects of the trial—such as dosage, participant groups, or procedures—based on interim results. This approach helps to identify the most effective treatments more efficiently, ethically, and accurately. By learning and adjusting as the trial progresses, adaptive trials can shorten development times, reduce costs, and improve outcomes, ultimately benefiting future patients by bringing effective therapies to market faster while maintaining rigorous scientific standards.